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Society & social sciences
Paperback. Provides an examination of the production, consumption, and circulation of tea. This book reveals how the female tea-pluckers seen in advertisements came to symbolise the heart of colonialism in India. It exposes how this image has distracted from working conditions, low wages, and coercive labour practices enforced by the patronage system. Series: A John Hope Franklin Center Book. Num Pages: 440 pages, 27 b&w photos, 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF; HBTQ; HBTR; JFSJ1; JFSL; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 29. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780822326748
- ISBN
- 9780822326748
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 30.95
€ 41.99
€ 30.95
Paperback. The momentum of economic progress in India and China will bring about the next major shift in geopolitics. This book analyzes the economic experience of both countries in the context of development and globalization, and offers insights that could be crucial for development thinking. Num Pages: 333 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCL; KCM; KCP; KCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 333
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349352722
- ISBN
- 9781349352722
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.60
€ 127.60
Hardcover. A Business Week, New York Times Business, and USA Today Bestseller "Ambitious and readable.. an engaging introduction to the oddsmakers, whom Bernstein regards as true humanists helping to release mankind from the choke holds of superstition and fatalism. " -The New York Times "An extraordinarily entertaining and informative book. Num Pages: 400 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JM; KJMD; KJMV1; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 30. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471121046
- ISBN
- 9780471121046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.17€ 58.58
€ 68.17
€ 58.58
Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: JFCD; JFSC; JHB; KNG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 10. Weight in Grams: 113.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- PM Press United States
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781629631530
- ISBN
- 9781629631530
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 12.73
€ 13.99
€ 12.73
Hardcover. Editor(s): Plasencia, Franco Pedreschi. Num Pages: 227 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCV; KNDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 179 x 18. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- GAZELLE BOOK SERVICES
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781629483399
- ISBN
- 9781629483399
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 229.18€ 158.44
€ 229.18
€ 158.44
Paperback. This text is a cross-cultural exploration of the study of visuality and the arts from a religious perspective. The collection gathers together the contemporary scholarship for those interested in art, religion, visual culture, and cultural studies. Editor(s): Plate, S. Brent. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AGR; JFC; JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- St Martin's Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312240295
- ISBN
- 9780312240295
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
paperback. This book, first published in 2000 is a vivid and accurate rendition of Plato's classic work of political thought. Editor(s): Ferrari, G. R. F. Translator(s): Griffith, Tom. Series Editor(s): Geuss, Raymond; Skinner, Quentin. Series: Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought. Num Pages: 436 pages, notes, glossary. BIC Classification: HPC; JPF; JPHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 212 x 141 x 22. Weight in Grams: 594. Series: Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought. 436 pages, notes, glossary. Editor(s): Ferrari, G. R. F. This book, first published in 2000 is a vivid and accurate rendition of Plato's classic work of political thought. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: HPC; JPF; JPHC. Dimension: 212 x 141 x 22. Weight: 600. Translator(s): Griffith, Tom. Series Editor(s) :Geuss, Raymond; Skinner, Quentin.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 436
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521484435
- ISBN
- 9780521484435
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.20
€ 22.20
Hardcover. Although Plato's celebrated work of philosophy describes a society which to some seems the ideal human community and to others like a totalitarian nightmare, it also raises enduring questions about politics, art, education and the general conduct of life. Translator(s): Lindsay, A.D. Num Pages: 341 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HPCA; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 195 x 131 x 28. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Publisher
- Everyman United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 341
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857150988
- ISBN
- 9781857150988
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.69
€ 21.99
€ 16.69
Paperback. "The Republic" deals with almost the whole range of Plato's thought, but is particularly concerned with what makes a well-balanced society and individual. It combines argument with myth to advocate a life organized by reason rather than dominated by leisures and appetites. Translator(s): Davies, John Llewelyn; Vaughan, David James. Series Editor(s): Griffith, Tom. Series: Wordsworth Classics of World Literature. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; DNF; HPCA; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 125 x 24. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Edition
- New Ed
- Publisher
- Wordsworth Editions Ltd
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853264832
- ISBN
- 9781853264832
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.12
€ 7.12
Paperback. Editor(s): Sachs, Joe. Num Pages: 364 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPS; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Publisher
- Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781585102617
- ISBN
- 9781585102617
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.67
€ 26.99
€ 20.67
Paperback. "The Republic", Plato's masterwork, was first enjoyed 2,400 years ago and remains one of the most widely-read books in the world: as a foundational work of Western philosophy, and for the richness of its ideas and virtuosity of its writing. This title presents a translation of Plato's "The Republic" along with notes and an introduction. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: DB; HPCA; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 496
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141442433
- ISBN
- 9780141442433
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.58
€ 14.99
€ 12.58
Paperback. Presents an introduction that traces the evolution in Plato's political philosophy from 'Republic' to 'Statesman' to 'Laws' - from philosopher-king to royal statesman. Translator(s): Skemp, Joseph Bright. Num Pages: 136 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 8. Weight in Grams: 170.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 134
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872201385
- ISBN
- 9780872201385
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.39
€ 18.99
€ 15.39
Paperback. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; DB; HPCA; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199535767
- ISBN
- 9780199535767
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.78
€ 11.99
€ 10.78
Hardcover. Translator(s): Grube, G. M. A. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; JPHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 22. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Edition
- Second Edition,2
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872201378
- ISBN
- 9780872201378
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 36.36
€ 49.99
€ 36.36
Paperback. Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors, this book is an enquiry into the notion of a perfect community and the ideal individual within it. It addresses the purpose of education and the role of both women and men as 'guardians' of the people. Translator(s): Lee, Desmond. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 22. Weight in Grams: 340 416pp
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Edition
- 3rd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780140455113
- ISBN
- 9780140455113
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.14
€ 15.99
€ 11.14
Paperback. Editor(s): Bernardete, Seth. Translator(s): Bernardete, Seth; Benardete, S. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCA; JPA; JPHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 278 x 154 x 11. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226670331
- ISBN
- 9780226670331
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 25.14
€ 31.99
€ 25.14
Paperback. Provides a translation of the dialogues of Plato. This book argues that the particular formulation by Plato had a direct and profound influence on the Founding Fathers and the development of American constitutional law. Translator(s): Allen, R. E. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPS; JPA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 160 x 27. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Edition
- Second Impression
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300136371
- ISBN
- 9780300136371
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.96
€ 24.99
€ 18.96
Presents an introduction that traces the evolution in Plato's political philosophy from 'Republic' to 'Statesman' to 'Laws' - from philosopher-king to royal statesman. Translator(s): Skemp, Joseph Bright. Num Pages: 136 pages. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 145 x 12. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 134
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872201392
- ISBN
- 9780872201392
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 30.25
€ 41.99
€ 30.25
Hardcover. Features the original Grube translation of all ten books. Translator(s): Grube, G. M. A. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 6 x 22. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1974
- Publisher
- Hackett Pub Co Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780915144044
- ISBN
- 9780915144044
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 34.68
€ 47.99
€ 34.68